Nowadays, the various assessments of Chen Mu's strength are fairly consistent. Even King Jin, Ji Xuanchu, basically recognizes that Chen Mu's level is at least among the top three in current times, and it's possible he might even be the best.
However.
In this era where the world is divided into nine parts, Chen Mu's return to Da Xuan makes it difficult for anyone to discern whether it is good or bad.
Now, with King Han, Ji Xuanfei, seizing the throne and allying with King Liang, manipulating the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion, Blood Hidden Pavilion, and other sect forces to control the structure of the Imperial Court, ruling the entire Central Prefecture and even the lands of Jingji Road, Chen Mu has deep-seated grievances with them. Given his character, he wouldn't just ignore it. Even though Ji Xuanfei has ascended to the throne, it might not resolve their enmity, and he would be the prime target.
